From: Mark <mark424x@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [PUP] Hybrid Boat - NY Times - FYI While not a hybrid in the traditional diesel electric sense, it's interesting for those who have talked about a smaller, less expensive version of the Dashew FPM Windhorse. I'd imagine for the weight of the rig, one could add the additional fuel to more than double the range if you wanted a pure power cruiser. Or something in the middle, with perhaps a smaller rig to continue to provide propulsion and stability and modestly more fuel. In the end, I'm not sure why this is any more of a hybrid then any offshore sailboat that spends a good chunk of it's time under power. _________________________________________________ Brian replied: Hello Mark. Sounds like you are describing a motorsailer, a vessel type that has been kind of lost to the yachting worl terminology for a long time. Motor/Sailing Catamaran Concept <http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/15225-post16.html> ...the model... <http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/16617-post17.html> Diesel/electric Technology combined with Rim Driven Propellers possibly latest 'rim-drive' technology as associated with electric propulsion (diesel-electric). <http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/technical-discussion/3961-rim-driven-prope llers.html> You might also find a few of these other forum discussions of interest on this same subject matter: <http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/general-sailing-discussion/1548-gamefishin g-sail-under-sail-power-3.html> Regards, Brian PS: I was also pushing for a motorsailing vessel to be utilized as an ocean fishery research vessel for many years now: <http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/4907-post11.html> ...and finally Monohull verses Multihull powersailers / motorsailers <http://boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4499> Brian Eiland beiland@usa.net www.RunningTideYachts.com distinctive expedition yachts